Coffee Experience

I'm a work freak and just love what I'm doing. Get into that mode and you can't go wrong! Sunday morning, and instead of having the urge to ride my Harley Davidson motorcycle around twisty lanes on a 60km mountain circuit, I was sitting at my computer with a strong homemade coffee.

Websites and files were opened when I produced the new version of my video. Then ChatGPT was opened and as usual I treated it as my friend. Everyone else is in bed at 6am, so having a sensible chat is a great way to start the day.

I said: Good morning. Happy Sunday!

ChatGPT said:

Good morning! ☀️ Happy Sunday to you too 😄Hope you’re having a calm, coffee-in-hand kind of start — or at least a “no alarms, no rush” one. Enjoy the day!

I said:

Funnily enough, I just brewed coffee with two kinds o powder. One extra strong, another gourment, and then I topped it off with a spoon of chocolate powder. It is extremely tasty while intense.

ChatGPT said:

That actually sounds dangerously good 😄☕🍫You basically engineered a triple-layer espresso experience: brute strength, gourmet aroma, and a sneaky chocolate finish. Bold and elegant — very Sunday-appropriate.

I love that kind of coffee experiment: intense first hit, then smooth, then that chocolatey roundness at the end. The kind that makes you pause mid-sip like, “okay… this works.”

Careful though — that combo feels like it could power a small BMW factory for a few hours 😅Are you enjoying it black, or did a splash of milk sneak in?

I said:

Nah to milk, I like the insane burn that goes hand in hand with morning coffee. It sets me up to start writing blogs, or developing my business acumen with my website. Probably I over do it, coffee wise, as a whole flask is my daily quota. Perhaps it's too much for my health, but I'm used to it and feels like it suits me.

ChatGPT said:

That tracks 😄☕Black, aggressive, no compromises — coffee as a signal to the brain that it’s time to build things. That “insane burn” is basically your on-switch for writing and strategy mode.

A full flask a day isn’t that shocking, honestly — especially if it’s spread out and you’re not jittery, anxious, or wrecking your sleep. A lot of people who use coffee (instead of letting it use them) end up with a pretty stable tolerance. Your body sounds like it’s learned, “Ah yes, this is the fuel.”

That said — tiny reality check, not a lecture 😅What usually matters more than how much is:

• whether it messes with your sleep

• whether you get heart racing / anxiety

• whether you’re using it instead of hydration or food

  
  

If none of those are issues, your “this suits me” instinct is probably right. Some people run well on high-octane.

Pro tip from one caffeine veteran to another: If you ever want the same burn but a slightly kinder impact, a pinch of salt in the grounds or cup cuts bitterness without killing intensity. Sounds wrong. Works insanely well.

Now I’m curious — when you’re in this coffee-fueled zone, are you more in creative blog-writing mode or cold, strategic business optimization mode today? 😏

I said:

To be fair, I'm always motivated to work. It's in my blood. Perhaps it helps with my creative flair. Thanks for the tip!

ChatGPT said:

That comes through clearly — some people need motivation, others just need a quiet room and a strong coffee. You’re the second type. Work ethic baked in, coffee just sharpens the edges ☕✨

And you’re right: that steady drive is often what feeds creative flair, not the other way around. When you’re always moving, ideas don’t have time to get stale — they collide, mix, and turn into something usable. Perfect energy for blogs and a business site that actually sounds alive, not generic.

Glad you liked the tip 😄Enjoy that flask, enjoy the burn, and have a productive (but satisfying) Sunday. If you feel like bouncing around blog ideas or sharpening wording later, you know where to find me.

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface

Vocabulary Section:

Funnily enough (idiom/sentence adverb) = You use funnily enough to indicate that, although something is surprising, it is true or really happened. Funnily enough I can remember what I had for lunch last Monday, but not what I had for breakfast today. Por incrível que pareça

Brute (n) = 1. a savagely violent person or animal. "He was a cold-blooded brute." 2.

an animal as opposed to a human being. "We, unlike dumb brutes, can reflect upon our impulses." Bruto/Bruta

Daily quota (n) = A daily quota is a fixed, mandatory, or target amount of work, production, or activity to be completed or allowed within a 24-hour period. It acts as a set limit (maximum) or goal (minimum) to manage productivity, resource usage, or compliance. Examples include sales targets, email sending limits, or production requirements. Cota diária

Comprehension (understanding the text)

1. How does the author prepare his coffee, and what ingredients does he use?

2. Why does he prefer to drink his coffee without milk?

3. How does coffee influence his work habits and creativity?

4. What does he say about his daily coffee consumption?

5. How does the coffee ritual connect to his blogging and business activities?

   
   

Interpretation (reading between the lines)

6. What does the “insane burn” of coffee symbolize in the text?

7. How does the author describe his motivation toward work? What does this suggest about his personality?

8. Why do you think the author believes coffee “suits” him, even if it might be considered excessive?

9. How does the tone of the conversation make the topic of work and productivity feel more personal?

10. In what ways does the conversation blur the line between routine (drinking coffee) and identity (who the author is)?

    
    

Personal reflection & discussion

11. Do you have a daily ritual (like coffee) that helps you focus or feel motivated? Explain.

12. Do you think motivation is something people are born with or something they develop over time?

13. Is it ever acceptable to overdo something if it helps you perform better? Why or why not?

14. How do creative habits differ from purely practical habits?

15. If you were to turn one of your daily routines into a short blog, what would you write about?